Man living before Israel's Monarchy
Puah, the son of Dodo from the tribe of Issachar, who's son Tola judged Israel after Abimelech.
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Puah's son Tola was a minor judge of Israel mentioned briefly in Jdg.10.1. He was the son of Dodo and came from the tribe of Issachar. After the death of Abimelech, who had ruled Israel for three years following the time of Gideon, Puah's son arose to judge Israel. He is described as being from Issachar and living in Shamir, in the hill country of Ephraim. The text does not provide any details about the length of Puah's judgeship or the specific events that occurred during his time as a judge.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6312
After the time of Abimelech, a man of Issachar, Tola son of Puah, the son of Dodo, rose up to save Israel. He lived in Shamir, in the hill country of Ephraim.
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